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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: IN-AR-04

Indian visitors (other than Arunachal residents) need an Inner Line Permit (eILP, tourist permit valid up to 14 days); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit (PAP/RAP), normally arranged through a registered tour operator.

https://eilp.arunachal.gov.in

Itanagar to Ziro Valley

Added on 14 Oct 2026

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The hill road from the state capital Itanagar north to Ziro, the plateau valley of the Apatani people. Ziro's paddy-cum-fish fields and villages are on UNESCO's tentative World Heritage list as the Apatani cultural landscape.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 115 km and roughly 3.5-5 hours via the Hoj-Potin road. Best from October to April; the monsoon (June to mid-October) brings landslides. Carry your ILP and ID for checks.

Mission Logs73 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	NW Start Point	3%	2H
2.0 km	E Terrain Change	-4%	2H
4.0 km	SE Continue on track	-6%	2H
6.0 km	SE Continue on track	-8%	2H
8.0 km	E Continue on track	-2%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

341m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

27.1000, 93.6201

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.1000, 93.6201 @ 341m

Quick Stats

Distance

104.29 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

147m - 1692m

Max Elevation

1692 m

Max Gradient

21.7%

14.4%

Highlights

Walk through Hong, Hari or Hija villages
See the paddy-cum-fish fields of the valley
Visit the pine grove near Hapoli
Time a visit for the Ziro Festival of Music or Myoko
Arrange a trip to Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+2396 m

Total Descent

-1162 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

34.1

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.99

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)35%

Moderate (3-8%)42%

Steep (>8%)23%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved88%

Unpaved12%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

88%

Gravel

Dirt Track

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 41

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.097780

MAX LAT: 27.547487

MIN LON: 93.619590

MAX LON: 93.822798

Point Spacing: 21 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Itanagar to Ziro Valley

Best time to go

Oct–Mar

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.